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Workshops Explain Water Funding
Gov. Nathan Deal's administration is hosting three workshops for local officials seeking state funding for water supply projects. The Republican governor has proposed spending $300 million over four years to pay for projects such as reservoirs that increase Georgia's water supply.
 
Outcry Over Licensing Changes
Secretary of State Brian Kemp is defending his plan to overhaul the state's procedure for professional licensing after representatives from several licensing boards voiced their opposition to the proposal in a Senate committee hearing.
Caterpillar Eyes March Construction
Caterpillar could break ground on its new Georgia plant within the next two weeks. Land planner Jon Williams said he submitted plans for the $200 million facility Friday afternoon, just hours after the firm announced they would build it near Athens.
Peanut Butter Sales Plummet
J.M. Smucker says sales of Jif slipped 10 percent. Company raised prices by 30 percent in November. Peanut prices spiked due to greater demand and increased input costs.
Regulators Kill Broadband Plan
The Federal Communications Commission pulled the plug last week on a company building a new nationwide mobile broadband network. The move is disappointing to several counties in southwest Georgia who were hoping for more broadband competition and...